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Recent Examples of ostrich
The Ostrich Festival aims to provide a unique and entertaining experience for visitors while highlighting the city's historical connection to ostrich farming.
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Researchers have discovered and analyzed the world’s oldest geometric patterns on 60,000-year-old ostrich egg fragments, revealing the complex cognition that eventually enabled Homo sapiens to invent writing.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 1 Mar. 2026
Crafted from vegan ostrich leather and available in various neutrals and fun, bright colors, this shoulder purse can make quite the statement.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
Key trends and materials showcased at Mipel included hair calf and suede, as well as croc and ostrich prints.
—Katie Abel, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Researchers have discovered and analyzed the world’s oldest geometric patterns on 60,000-year-old ostrich egg fragments, revealing the complex cognition that eventually enabled Homo sapiens to invent writing.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 1 Mar. 2026
Crafted from vegan ostrich leather and available in various neutrals and fun, bright colors, this shoulder purse can make quite the statement.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
Key trends and materials showcased at Mipel included hair calf and suede, as well as croc and ostrich prints.
—Katie Abel, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ostrich
Noun
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Originally from South Asia, the blackbuck antelope, also known as the Indian antelope, is native to the plains of India.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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The eland is the largest antelope.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Since the border is not straight but snakes along old county lines, some of the journey was bizarre.—
Colm Tóibín,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Over this week, 61 Catholic brotherhoods snake through the city along the official parade route to Seville's Gothic cathedral and then back to their home churches.—
Alexis Marshall,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The crocodile’s rare appearance represented a disheartening degradation but a hopeful sign of what the Niger Delta, if salvaged, can still become — an eco-diverse paradise akin to the Amazon or Costa Rica, that feeds its populace and attracts foreign visitors wanting to witness nature’s glory.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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The lizards also pose risks to endangered or threatened species, such as sea turtles, wading birds, gopher tortoises, and the American crocodile.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Food and drink A destination among Parisians, the old-world brasserie on the ground-floor has plush banquettes and soaring ceilings and serves up comforting Parisian classics, from chicken liver pâté to roasted pork belly with crisp frites.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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For instance, black soldier flies do double duty breaking down leftover food waste to produce nutrient-rich compost that can be used in the garden, and breeding pupae that are fed to the on-site chickens.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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High off the spirit of escaping with their ninth consecutive win, conversation in the visitor’s locker room at the Kia Center turned to the encounter LeBron James and Bronny James had with an alligator while golfing during the Florida leg of the six-game road trip.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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There's alligator boots, snake-skin belts and now a world's first, Tyrannosaurus Rex purse.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In a year that saw mostly pastel gowns, Robbie went bold with a snakeskin-print gown and a black clutch from The Row.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
14 Mar. 2026
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Case in point: The marble fireplace in his home has custom, Art Deco inspired molding, rendered in bold turquoise snakeskin.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Wear them to work with a pair of cute loafers and a spring blouse, or dress them down with a tee and your favorite sneaks for a comfy-casual look.—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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On Thursday, season-ticket holders attended a special event at Nu Stadium that included a sneak-peek of the new Inter Miami home and an open training session by the team.—
Tess Riski
April 3,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Get Tough Purchase ones made from cowhide, goatskin, or pigskin leather or abrasion-resistant canvas that will be harder for thorns to penetrate.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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The first violins were strung with sheep intestines, while early timpanis bore heads made from goatskin.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Ostrich.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ostrich. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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